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Steps to Accurate Coding 4.Code the diagnoses. 5.Code the procedures. - Look up key words relating to WHAT the physician provided. - Verify the code’s description. 6.Link every procedure code to at least one diagnosis code

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Coding From Physician’s Notes More accurate than coding from a superbill. More complete than coding from a superbill. Official guidelines state that coding should be done from notes and not superbills

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Symbols  –Identifies a code that includes reimbursement for moderate sedation  –Identifies a code that cannot be used with modifier

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Chapter Summary CPT contains thousands of codes used to report services, treatments, and procedures. The book includes guidelines for each section, as well as notations, symbols, and references to assist you in reporting the most accurate code